Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Acura TL | Jeep Patriot | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.7 in | 5.6 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 173.8 in | 21.5 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 69.2 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 65.5 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3708 lb. | 3136 lb. | 572 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 41.0 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 54.3 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 52.3 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 40.6 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.9 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.0 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 51.0 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.4 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 | -40.4 ft3 |
2009 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats in this automobile are trimmed in supple leather yet are nice and firm in the European style for all day comfort. I look forward to some longer trips once spring arrives. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
2009 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
2014 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |